Wearable Swing Feedback Device for Body Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for improving swing technique in sports require complex setups, obstruct vision, and often necessitate specialized garments, making them difficult to use effectively and safely.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a positioning component, a sensory component, and an alert component that allows for easy donning and positioning, providing real-time feedback on head and neck positioning without obstructing vision or requiring specialized garments, using a U-shaped positioning component and sensory components that make contact with the chin or shoulder to alert the user of proper or improper positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing systems use multiple parts positioned on specific areas of the user's body, then measurement precision of body positioning is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into three functional segments: a positioning component (U-shaped structure) that contacts the chin, a sensory component (pressure-sensitive element) that detects positioning accuracy, and an alert component (visual or audible signal) that provides feedback. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall system simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential function of body positioning measurement from complex multi-part systems and reduces it to a single wearable device with minimal components. The core measurement function is achieved through the pressure-sensitive component alone, eliminating the need for multiple parts and complex setup procedures.
2Measurement precision
If existing systems require specialized garments, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed as a universal wearable that can be used with any standard athletic attire. The positioning component contacts the chin directly without requiring specialized garments, making the device adaptable to all users regardless of their clothing preferences or requirements.
3Measurement precision
If existing systems obstruct the user's vision, then measurement precision is improved, but safety deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The alert function is extracted from the visual field and implemented through alternative feedback mechanisms that do not obstruct vision. The sensory component detects chin position accurately while the alert component provides feedback through means that maintain the user's visual awareness of the playing environment.
4Measurement precision
If existing systems require complex setup, then measurement precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning component is pre-configured with the optimal geometry (U-shape with specific dimensions) to automatically align with the user's chin when worn. This preliminary design eliminates the need for complex setup procedures during each training session, allowing users to simply put on the device and begin training immediately.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to improve their swing technique by providing immediate feedback on body positioning, enhancing accuracy and safety while being easy to use and transfer between users, without the need for complex setups or obstructed vision.
Implementation Method 1
a sensory component which makes contact with the trainee's chin when proper head and neck positioning is achieved while swinging, and which sends a signal when contact is made
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein are devices that can be used to improve swing technique and methods of using the same. The devices provide alerts indicating a trainee's use of proper and/or improper technique during a swing either in real-time or after a delay, thereby improving the trainee's swing technique, including body positioning. Exemplary uses include improving swing technique in baseball, golf, and similar sports or activities.